K100 Recruiting for October 2006 start
12 Jun 2006
The Open University K100 Understanding Health & Social Care course is proving incredibly popular within Sperrin Lakeland Trust and Trust management continue to support staff to access the programme jointly with UNISON. Forms are currently available if you are interested in starting this course in October. Information sessions will run on July 4th & 6th, with the deadline for applications on July 20th.
UNISON will access funding for 15 members from lower income households to to do this course free of charge. The course will be open for any UNISON member to apply, but candidates must meet set criteria and get approval from their line manager. It is particularly suitable for those providing front line care such as Health Care Assistants, Nursing Auxiliaries, Home Care staff, Social Work Assistants but is also of relevance to staff in administration, catering, security and technical support who wish to progress towards a third level qualification.
One group of Trust staff have just completed the K100 Understanding Health & Social Care course, and some will be on hand to provide information on what the course entails and the personal commitment required. This course provides a stand alone qualification and can also potentially link into programmes in nursing, social work, health management and youth studies.
This course is being run in partnership with the Trust, so those selected will get time off from work to attend the tutorials and the UNISON Study Skills for K100 programme. However, considerable study must also be taken in your own time.
Information sessions take place on
Tuesday 4th July
8.45am & 11am - Post Grad Centre, Tyrone County Hospital
2.30pm & 3.30pm - Nurses Sitting Room, Erne Hospital
Thursday 6th July
8.45am & 11am - Nurses Sitting Room, Erne Hospital
2pm & 3.30pm - Post Grad Centre, Tyrone County Hospital
Application and information packs available from Patricia Gallagher, NVQ Office, Erne 66382640 SGallagher@slt.n-i.nhs.uk or Teresa Thomas, NVQ Office, Tyrone County 82833606 TThomas@slt.n-i.nhs.uk or download the applications directly below
More information on the course is available at Open University website.
Information on income thresholds necessary to qualify for a UNISON free place is here
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